Problem 342
Write the integer that is represented by
a. a collection of 9 red counters and 5 black counters.
b. a collection of 7 red counters and 12 black counters.
c. a point 6 units to the right of 0 on the number line.
d. a point 6 units to the left if 0 on the number line.
e. a point midway between -76 and 76 on the number line.
Solution
a. -9+5=-4
b. -7+12=5
c. 4
d. -6
e. 0